Assistant Quantity Surveyor Review
at VolkerWessels
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Doncaster
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Responsible for supporting the production and the submission of periodic Applications for Payment/ Invoices inclusive of entering these on to the company costing and reporting system and relevant project document management system.
Responsible for liaising with clients to receive payment certification and entering these details into the company costing and reporting system including entering into Cashflows where required.
Assisting with raising, monitoring and uplifting Subcontract orders, and any other orders as required to support the Operations team on the company costing and reporting system.
Support the Commercial function with Subcontract Administration including but not limited
Responsible for liaising with clients to receive payment certification and entering these details into the company costing and reporting system including entering into Cashflows where required.
Assisting with raising, monitoring and uplifting Subcontract orders, and any other orders as required to support the Operations team on the company costing and reporting system.
Support the Commercial function with Subcontract Administration including but not limited
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Enjoy what I do however, its hard to juggle full time work, personal life, university and the added workload an apprentice has to do. Its a lot.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learning new skills everyday. Drafting up subcontracts for example.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised, easy to understand and follow
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support from my Line Manager as well as the Commercial Academy.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Sheffield Hallam University provide an extensive amount of support from lecturers, student support, hallam help, academic advisors.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Very well. A lot of material provided is useful however, there isn't much on Railway, it is heavily focused on House Building Construction.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Commercial Academy days.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend VolkerWessels to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive Employer
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to VolkerWessels?
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